Panasonic CT-27SL33, CT-F2943L, CT-F2943X Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Instrucciones de Operaci6n

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Manuel d'utilisation

CT-27SL33

CT-F2943 CT-F2943L CT-F2943X

TQB2AA0456-2 30829

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Congratulations ............................................... 2

Customer Record ........................................................ 2

Care and Cleaning ...................................................... 2

Specifications .............................................................. 2

Feature Chart .............................................................. 2

Installation ........................................................ 3

Television Location ..................................................... 3

Optional Cable Connections ....................................... 3

AC Power Supply Cord ............................................... 3

Cable/Antenna Connection ....................................... 3

Important Information Regarding The Use Of Video

Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed Image Displays.. 3

Initial Set Up Menu ........................................... 4

Optional Equipment Connections .................. 5

PIP Operation With VCR ............................................. 5

Front Control Panel ..................................................... 5

PIP Operation With VCR and Cable Box .................... 5

Digital "IV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Player

Connection ................................................................ 6

PIP Function Buttons ....................................... 7

Remote Control Operation ............................. 8

Battery Installation ...................................................... 8

Operating Components with Remote Control ............. 9

Programming the Remote ........................................... 10

Programming Without a Code .................................... 10

Component Codes ...................................................... 10

Icon Menu Navigation ................................... 12

Icon Menu Operation ..................................... 13

Set Up ......................................................................... 13

Picture ......................................................................... 13

Timer ........................................................................... 14

Channels ..................................................................... 14

Audio ........................................................................... 15

Lock ............................................................................ 15

V-Chip Menu Operation ................................ 16

Troubleshooting Chart .................................. 19

Index ............................................................... 20

Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) ..................... 6

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Note: The warranty and service center information is located in the back of this manual

CONGRA TULATIONS

Congratulations

Your new Panasonic Tau television is designed to provide state-of-the-art picture quality and features an innovative

pure fiat picture tube. It was thoroughly tested and tuned at the factory for best performance.

Customer Record

The model and serial number of this product are located on the back of the "IV. You should note the model and serial

number in the space provided and retain as a permanent record of your purchase. This will aid in identificationin the

event of thef_or loss. Product registration for U.S. customers isavailable at: www.prodreg.com/panaeonic.

Model Number

Serial Number

Care and Cleaning

Screen (Turn TV Off)

Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a clean

cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.

Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Note: Do not spray any type of cleaning fluid directly on the

SCreen.

Cabinet and Remote Control

For cabinets and remote control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution.

Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Power Source

CT-27SL33 (2.5A) CT-27SL33U (2.5A) 120V AC, 60Hz

CT-27SL33M (2.5A) CT-27SL33MU (2.5A)

Channel Capability - 181 VHF-12; UHF-56;

Cable-113

lVp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono

Video Input Jacks Jack Type Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm

Audio Output Jacks 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

Component Input (Y I PBI PR) 75 Ohm, Phono Jack

Type

S-Video Input Jacks S-Video (Y-C) Connector

Feature Chart

MODEL

FEATURES

MENU LANGUAGE ENG/SPAN/FR •

PICTURE IN PICTURE •

CHANNEL INFO BANNER •

VIDEO PICTURE MEMORY •

VIDEO INPUT SKIP •

CLOSED CAPTIONING •

V-CHIP CAPABILITY •

VIDEO NORM •

AUDIO NORM •

STEREO •

AI SOUND •

BBE •

BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE •

SURROUND •

A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) 3

(2/1)

AUDIO OUT •

S-VIDEO INPUT 1

(1/o)

COMPONENT INPUT •

HEADPHONE JACK •

Installation

Television Location

Follow these recommendations before deciding the

location of your television.

Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including

reflections. Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate

ventilation may cause internal component failure.

Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control

transmitting range.

Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors,

fans and external speakers.

WARNING: Use this television receiver only with the .,_ cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart

is used, use caution when moving the cert/apparatus

combination to avoid injury from tip-over. In order to

avoid injury to children, never place your television receiver on a

piece of furniture that is capable of being tilted by a child leaning on it, pulling on it, standing on it, or climbing on it. A falling

television can cause serious injury or even death.

CT-27SL33, CT-27SL33U:

CAUTION: This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-27SL33T stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible

injury.

CT-27SL33M, CT-27SL33MU:

CAUTION: This television receiver for use only with PANASONIC TY-27SL33T stand. Use with other carts (or stands) is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

Optional Cable Connections

Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results;

Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. Use appropriate input and output connectors, that match

your component connectors.

Avoid long cables to minimize interference.

AC Power Supply Cord

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT ,_ OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. DO NOT Polarizedplug

USE A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER

OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER, CRIMPED, BENT, OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES,AND THE POINTWHERE THEY EXIT

FROMTHE APPARATUS.

INSTALLATION

Cable / Antenna Connection

For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required.

Cable Connection Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company.

Note: A cable converter box may be

required for proper reception. Check with your local cable company for compatibility requirements.

Antenna Connections

Note:

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

For proper reception of VHF/ IncomingCablefrom UHF channels, an external

antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna

is recommended.

Cable Mode is preset at the

facto/_ Antenna users must

Home Antenna

change to TV Mode in the Set Upmenu under Prog Chan .

Important Information Regarding The Use Of

Video Games, Computers, Or Other Fixed

Image Displays.

WARNING: The marking or retained image on the

)icture tube resulting from viewing a fixed image

is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty.

This television is designed to display constantly

moving images on the screen. Continuous viewing of

stationary images such as letterbox pictures on

standard screen TVs (with top/bottom bars), non-

expanded standard (4:3) pictures on wide screen rVs

with side bars shown on each side of an image), stock market report bars (ticker running at the bottom of the screen), video game patterns, fixed scoreboards,'

bright station Iogos, on-line (Internet) or repetitive computer style patterns should be limited.

The extended use of fixed image program material can cause permanent picture tube damage, shown as a "shadow image" viewable on normal programs. This

type of irreversible picture tube deterioration can be limited by performing the following steps:

Donot display a fixed imagefor extended periodsof

time. Turn the power offwhen not in use.

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INITIAL SET UP MENU

Initial Set Up Menu

For your convenience, Auto Set up menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If

needed, follow the menus and procedures for setting up the

features.

IDIOMAILANGUE To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or

FRENCH. Procedure

PressVOL • to selectEnglish,SpanishorFrench.

__ FIRSTPLEASEI CONNECT THE ANTENNA L__

INITIAL SET UP |

IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH • MODE CABLE • AUTO PROGRAM •

TILT CORRECTION •

PRESS ACTION TO EXIT

MODE To select "IV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the

signal source

Procedure

PressVOL •to select"IV orCABLE.

FIRST PLEASE

CONNECT THE ANTENNA

INITIAL SET UP l

IDIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISHLISHiI•

MODE CABLE • AUTO PROGRAM • TILT CORRECTION •

PRESS ACTION TO EXIT

AUTO PROGRAM To automatically program all channels with a signal.

Procedure

PressVOL • to startAutoProgramming.

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IOIOMA/LANGUE ENGLISH •

MODE CABLE • AUTO PROGRAM • TILT CORRECTION •

PRESS ACTION TO EXIT

TILT CORREC_ON This feature is used to adjust the tilt of the picture due to

earth's magnetic field in the area.

Procedure

Press VOL • to display sub-menu. Press ,< VOL or VOL • to adjust picture tilt.

RRST PLEASE

CONNECT THE ANTENNA

INIT_L SET UP

iDK)MA.'I-ANGUE ENGUSH •

MODE CABLE • AUTO PROGRAM • TIlT CORRECTION •

PRESS ACT;ON TO EXIT

TILT CORRECTION

0......... _.........

• TOAD.JUST ,b*

PRESS ACTIO# TO EYJT

Optional Equipment Connections

Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied

codes to operate the optional equipment.

PIP Operation with VCR

This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows viewing two (2) live broadcasts at the

same time with or without an external video source (VCR). Note: VIDEO 1 input is a dual-purpose input. It is primarily

intended for connection with 480i devices such as a DVD

player using the Y PB PR component video jacks and Audio L & R jacks. However, it can also be connected to

conventional composite video sources such as a VCR, using only the Y/Video jack and Audio L & R jacks. The on-screen label will display Component or Video 1 depending on which source is connected.

Connect your television to a VCR, as shown.

Note: Do not connect S-Video and Video signal to input 2 at

the same time. If both are connected, signal interference will result. Use either the S-Video or the video signal only.

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Procedure

Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame on screen.

Note: The audio is from the Main Picture only.

To view an external video source in the PIP frame:

Press the TVNIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the same video input to which your VCR is

connected. Verify that the VCR is on.

Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the rv button on the Remote Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down button.

Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the VCR button on the Remote Control and using the PIP CH up/ down buttons.

Note: The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main Picture

source. Press the RECALL button for on screen PIP and Main Picture source status.

Front Control Panel

The front control panel can be used to access menus and switch video mode when the remote control is not available.

Procedure

TVNIDEO

Press (_ to select VIDEO input mode.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

PIP Operation with VCR and Cable Box

This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP)

feature. This allows watching two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source (VCR).

Without a MCR (External Video Source) Procedure

Connect incoming cable to antenna (ANT) input on back of'IV.

Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame.

Note: Audio is for the Main Picture only.

Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the Remote control PIP CH up/down buttons. Choose channels for the main Picture by pressing the

Remote Control CH up/down buttons or by using the numeric keypad.

With a VCR (External Video Source) and Cable Box

Connect your television to a VCR and Cable Box, as shown.

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Procedure

Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame.

To view scrambled channels through your Cable Box in the

PIP frame:

Press the "FVNIDEO button on the Remote Control to

select the same video input to which your VCR is

connected. Verify that the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the

VCR tuned to channel 3 or 4.

Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the CBL button on the Remote Control and using the numeric

keypad or PIP CH up/down buttons. Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the

TV button on th_ Remote Control and using the numeric

keypad or CH up/down buttons.

Note: The SWAP button switches the on screen PIP

and Main Picture source. Press the RECALL button for PIP and Main Picture source status.

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OPDONALEQUIPMENT CONNECDONS

Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Player Connection

use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital lV-Set-Top Box) to the back of your IV

Notes:

There are three video jacks, Y, PB, and PR-

Separate component color inputs provide luminance and color separation. Use the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs. Select DTV-STB to 480i output mode. TV set can receive 480i signal only.

Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)

Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to a stereo system.

Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly

to extemal speakers.

EXTERNAL AtdFtlFIER

Audio Adjustments

Select TV SPEAKERS ON from AUDIO menu, Set amplifier volume to minimum.

Adjust television volume to desired level. Adjust amplifier volume to match the television,

Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO menu. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now

controlled through the television.

Note: Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to control

audio functions through the external amplifier

PIP FUNCTION BUTTONS

PIP Function Buttons

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Button Procedure

PIP

Press _ to display PIP frame,

TVNIDEO

Press O while PIP frame is displayed to select desired input mode.

PiP

Press [_ again to cancel the PIP feature.

Note: Audio is from Main Picture only

Main Picture

ChannelpictureAudioMainwith_CH 2

PIPVIDEO lJ._ PIP Video°Source

T PIP CH #

_'_'_ PIP Frame

Size Button Procedure

SIZE

PLAY

Press _ (when PIP frame is displayed) to choose either the large or small PIP frame.

Main frame

argePIP frame

mallPIP frame

Swap Button Procedure

SWAP PAUSE

Press _ (when PIP frame is displayed) to interchange the main picture with the picture in the PIP

frame.

PIP Channel Buttons

Procedure

PIP CH

VCR/DBSCH

Press the (_ @ while PIP frame

displayed to scan through channels.

Mainframe --_l_-I PIPCH _ PIP Channel

I number

__..._-_ PIP frame

Move Button Procedure

The PIP frame may be placed at any comer of the Main

MOVE

Picture by pressing the {_) button, Each time the MOVE button is pressed, the PIP frame will move

counterclockwise as illustrated,

Freeze Button

Procedure

FREEZE

WNCR

Press O to step action in the Main or PIP frame,

Notes:

Pressing FREEZE button when PIP frame is not displayed, will display a snapshot image

ofthe main picture in the PIP frame. Pressing FREEZE button when PIP frame is

displayed, will freeze the action in the PIP

frame. Press the FREEZE button again to

continue action.

TVNIDEO Button Procedure

W/VIDEO

Press O while PIP frame is displayed to select desired input mode.

[ -- I" PIP VIDEO I _llm" PIP VIDEO 2_

PIPCH # I_ PIP VIDEO 3 _ J

_1"9_-- PIPFrame

Search Button

Procedure

Thisfeature lets youscanthroughall availablechannels.

STOP

Press _ to display search frames.

PIP SEARCH

FF STOP

Press {_ to stop search frame or press {_ to

delete search frame.

Main Picture

Frame

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Remote Control Operation

Press to turn ON and OFF.

Pines to select remote operation.

ACTION

Prese to access menus=

MUTE

Press to mute sound. Press to display and cancel CC (Closed Caption).

TVNIDEO

Press to select TV or Video mode.

Press to access DBS or DVD menus.

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Press numeric keypad to select any channel.

R-TUNE

Press to switch to prey ous y v ewed

channel or video mode.

MENU EXIT

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R-TUNE PROG

MOVE SIZE

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I SWAP SEARCH REC I

PAUSE STOP

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SAP

Press to access audio modes (Stereo, SAP or Mono).

•_ VOL VOL •

Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in

menus.

CH CN

Press to select next or previous.channel and navigate in menus.

RECALL

Press to display time, channel, sleep timer, and other options.

GUIDE

DBS functions button.

EXIT

DBS functions button,

cPorems_t°n':t_rthnelmin_l_eu(mbeeslnade only). II

•MOVE *SIZE *PIP REW PLAY FF

•SWAP *SEARCH

PAUSE STOP REC

•FREZZE *PIP CH

TVNCR VCR IDBS CH

o (3)

• PIP function buttons

Component function buttons

Battery Installation

Use two AA batteries:

Remove battery cover by pushing in and up near arrow. Install batteries matching (+) and (-) polarity signs. Replace the battery cover.

Note: Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and

corrosion that will damage the Remote Control.

Precautions

Replace batteries in pairs. Do not mix battery types (zinc carbon

with alkaline).

Do not recharge, heat, short-circuit, disassemble, or burn batteries.

Operating Components with Remote Control

Note: Refer to page 10 for programmingRemote Control

procedure.

Operating a VCR Pro( ram the remote controlto use with VCR.

TO DOTHIS,..

Turnon/off

SelectTV Inputmodefor VCR

ChangeChannelsup/down

Record

Play

Stop

Fast Forward

Rewind the Tape

Pause

Change to TV or VCR Mode

On screen VCR Display

PRESS

TVMDEO

VCR/DBS CH

REC

pLAY

STOP

REW

PAUSE

_'NCR

RSCALL

Operating a CABLE BOX Program the remote control to use with Cable Box.

PRESSTO DO THIS...

Turn on/off e

®®®

Select a Channel _ _ @

®®@

Change Channels Up/Down CH

R-TUNE

Back to previous channel (_

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Operating a DBS

Program the remote control to use with DBS.

TO DO THIS... PRESS

Turn on/off

ACllON

Display DBS menu O

Menu Navigation • VOL VOL _"

®®@

Select a Channel ® (_ ®

®@@

RECALL

Program Infomation 0

R-TUNE

Back to previous channel O

VCR/DBSca

Select next page up/down _ I_

EXIT

Exit menus 0

GUIDE

Display program Guide 0

PROG

Minor channel numbers

Operating a DVD Program the remote control to use with DVD

TO DO THIS... PRESS

Turn on/off O

Next/Previous Chapter OH

RECALL

DVD Display 0

REW

Skip Search Reverse

!Skip Search Fast Forward

PLAY

Play

1VNCR

:Open/Close 0

STOP

Stop {_

PAUSE

Still (_

VCR/O_ Ca

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Programming The Remote

The Universal Remote Control can be programmed to operate many manufacturers' components, using the component function buttons for VCR, DVD, CABLE or

DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote

;ontrolwith or without a code for the component.

TV TV (PanasonicOnly) PanasonicCode

DBSlCBL DBS\CBL(Preset) PanasonicDBS Code

VCR VCR (Preset) PanasonicCode

DVD OVD (Preset) PanasonicCode

Note: Determine the manufacturer of the component and look

in the table for the code (found on page !1).

Procedure

Confirm that the external component is plugged and operating. Turn the component off.

ACTION OPress _) and together, for at least 5

seconds. Press appropriate component button on the Remote

Control VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS.

Enter the 3-digit component cede using the Remote

Control numeric keypad (0 ~ 9 buttons).

Press the Remote Control _ to test the

component. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on.

Note: If the component does not operate with the Remote

Control, repeat the procedure using another code. (Some brands have multiple codes). If an incorrect code

is entered, or if the procedure takes longer than 30

seconds, the programming wi// fail

Programming Without A Code

This procedure searches all codes and is called the "sequence method."

Confirm that the external component is plugged in and on.

Turn the component off.

ACTION

Press _ and _ together, for atleast 5 seconds.

Press appropriate component button on the Remote Control.

Press VOL • to move forward to the next code. Press • VOL to move backward.

Press the Remote Control _--_ to test the

component. If the procedure was successful, the component will turn on.

Note: Repeat the above steps until the component code is

found. It may take many attempts before the correct code is found.

ACTION

After the code is found, press _ to store the

code.

Component Codes

The Universal Remote Control is capable of operating many component brands after entering a code. Some components may not operate because the codes are not available due to limited memory. The Universal Remote

Control does not control all features found in each model.

VCR CABLE DVD

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Component Codes (cont.)

REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION

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_lmiml Aiwa

_,kai _,udio

Dynamic Bell & Howell

Broksonic Canon

CCE Citizen

Craig Curtis Mathes

Daewoo DBX Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher Funai

Goldstar Gradiente

Hitachi Instant Replay

Jensen JVC

Kenwood LXl

Magnavox Marantz

Matla Memorex

MGA

Minolta Mitsuhishi

Multitech

NEC

Olympic Optimus

335 332 314,315,316,329

311.339 305,313

320,326

323.325 343

306

305,306,329

324,345 301,324,343

310, 311,339 345 303,319,320,325,

326,343 305,307,308,309,

313 320, 326,334

324,333,345 306

334 300,323,345

323,324 339

310,311,334,339 306, 310,311,339= 300, 305,306,307,

308,309 323,324,331

310,311,339 306

309,324 338,340.341,347,

348 300,345 338,340,341,347,

348

'304,347

310,311,334,339 323,324

306,321,325,335

Orion 320,326 Panasonic 321,322,323, 324

J.C. Penney 300,305,310, 311,

324, 339,345

Pentax 300, 311,345 Philco 320, 323,324,326,

331,343

Phiiips 323, 324, 331 Pioneer 323

300,301,302,323,

Proscan 324,331,333,345,

346

Quasar 321,322,323,324 Radio Shack 305,309,324,333

336,340 300,301,302,323,

RCA 324.331,333,345,

346

Realistic 305,309,324,336,

340

Samsung 302,304, 333 Sansui 320, 326, 339, 352 Sanyo 305,309,313

301,302.304,309

Sco_ 320,326,338,340,

347,346

Sears 1300,305.306,307.

308

Sharp 335,336 Shintom 317

Signature 2000 1335

Singer 337 Sony 328, 329 330

Sylvania 331,324, 331 Tashiro 306 Tatung 310,311,339

Teac 310, 311,339 Technics 321,322, 323,324

Teknika 1324 Toshiba 301,346

Vector Research 311

Yards 306. 309,335, 336,

344

Yamaha 365, 310. 311,339 Zenith 306,344

ABC Archer

Cableview Citizen

Curtis Diamond

Eagle Eastern

GC Brand Gemini

General Instrument/

Jerrold

Hamlin

Hitachi Macom

Magnavox Memorex

Movietime

Oak Panasonic

Philips Pioneer

Pulsar Puser

RCA Realistic

Regal

Regency Rembrandt

Samsung ScientificAtlanta

Slmark

Sprucer

Stargate Teleview

Texscen

Tocom Toshiba Unika Universal

Videoway Viewstar

Zenith Zenith / Drake

Satellite

224 225, 232 205,232

205.222 212,213 224,225,232 229 234

205.232 222

211,219,220, 221,222,

223,224, 225,226,227

212,218. 240,241,

242,245 203,224 203, 204,205 233

230 205,232 202,237,239

209,210,214

206.207,

228.229,230 201,216

205,232 232 215

232 212,218,

240,241,

242.245 234

265,232,237

205

211.212, 213

201,205

205.210

205.232 201,205 244 235

294

225,232 222,232 296 229,230 200,217

2O0

Dish Network 105, 115, 116 (Echostar)

Echo Star 105 Express VU 105, 115

G.E. 106 GL (General 108

Inslrument) Gradiente

Hitachi HNS (Hughes)

Magnavox

Panasonic Philips

Primestar Proscan

RCA

Sony

StarChoice

Toshiba

Uniden

Denon

Ferguson JVC

Mitsubishi Nordmende Panasonic

Philips Pioneer

RCA Saba

Samsung Sharp Sony

Technics

Thomson

Toshiba Yamaha

Zenith

114 103,1t1,112 103

101,102 104

101,102 108

106,109,110, 113

107 103,108

100

101,102

100 lOl

lO9

lO5 101

1oo 103

102 101 191

110

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/CON MENU NAVIGATION

Icon Menu Navigation

Press

to display the Icons. --t_-

to select desired icon.

to display selected

Icon features, t_

toselectfeature. ._

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EXIT

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Press

to adjust or activate feature.

Press

repeatedly to exit menus. I_-

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Icon Menu Operation

Note: Refer topage 12 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.

SET UP

IDIOMAILANGUE (Menu Languages)

£I MODE - Select IDIOMNLANGUE to change menu

language to ENGLISH, ESPAI_IOL (Spanish) or FRAN(_AIS (French)•

Note: While highlighted,press VOL • to select English,

Spanishor French.

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PROG CHAN (Program Channels) Note: While highlighted,press VOL • to select or activate

features.

_1 MODE - To select "IV (antenna) or CABLE mode

depending on the signal source.

[] AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all

channels with a signal.

[] MANUAL PROGRAM - To manually add or delete

channels•

Note: Use Remote numerickeypad to enter channelnumbers

inManualProgram sub menu.

[_ (CLOSED CAPTIONING)

This television contains a built-in decoder that displays

[_ (Closed Captioned) text across the screen (white or colored letters on black background). Itallows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information. The program viewed must include Closed Captioning for the feature to work. Note: Whilehighlighted, press VOL • to selectmodes.

_1 [_ ON MUTE - Activates the onscreen Closed

Caption feature when the MUTE button on the remote control is pressed. To deactivate press MUTE button

again.

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¢C O_IlJUTE NO

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[] [_ MODE - Activates the onscreen Closed Caption

feature by selecting one of the following modes.

OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired. C1 - For video related information to be displayed, up to 4 lines onscreen at a time. (It does not block relevant parts of the picture).Text may be in any language.

C2 - For other modes of video related information.

ICON MENU OPERATION

Note: C1 mode isrecommendedfor viewingClosedCaption.

Other Adjustments

Note: While highlighted,press VOL • to select or activate

features.

[] AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the IV at

the same time as the Cable box or other components

or select OFF.

[] CHAN BANNER - Select ON to display onscraen

banner when changing channels.

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PICTURE

Note: Whilethe sub-menu featuresare highlighted,press

VOL • toadjust or activate.

VIDEO ADJ.

[] PIC MODE - Lets you chooseone ofthree pre-set Picture

Modesthat best suitthe programyou are viewing.

VIVID - This is thedefaultmode. It providesenhanced

picturecontrast and sharpnessforviewing in a well-lit

room. STANDARD - Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. CINEMA - Select this mode for watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.

Note: Eachmodehasitsown picture settings (Color, Tint, Brightness,

PictureandSharpness),

[] COLOR - Adjusts desiredcolorintensity. [] TINT - Adjusts naturalfleshtones. [3 BRIGHTNESS - Adjusts darkareas of picture. [] PICTURE- Adjusts white areas of picture. [] SHARPNESS - Adjusts clarityof outline detail. [] NORMAL - Reset adjustmentsto factor, default settings.

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OTHER ADJ.

Highlight OTHER ADJ. and press VOL • to display the sub-menu features.

[] Whilehighlighted,press VOL • to selector activate feature.

COLOR TEMP (temperature) - To increase or decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit personal preferences. VM (VELOCITY MODULATION) - Increase picture sharpness and provides crisp white to black transitions.

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ICON MENU OPERATION

TIMER

SLEEP

[] How Long? - Select 30, 60 or 90 minutes for "IV to turn

off. Select NO to turn off Sleep timer.

TIMER

Select timer to turn the television on and off at selected times, on selected channels, and on selected days. Time

must be entered in CLOCK SET to operate the TIMER

features•

Procedure

Use the VOL • and CH • to set day, On Time, Off

Time and Channel number, then use the VOL • to

activate.

_ _,ONTIME . . : . .

Notes:

The television automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes when turned ON by the TIMER. If the OFF time is

selected or if a key is pressed, the automatic OFF after 90 minutes will be cancelled.

The TIMER is active when the television is OFF or ON.

The television will switch to the selected channel at the

selected time set in the TIMER.

CLOCK SET

[] TIME - Setthe time of the day.

O DAY - Set the day of the week.

Procedure

Note: Use< VOL,VOL• and CH• to set time and day.

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CHANNELS

CAPTION MANUAL CAPTION - To enter numbers and captions

manually.

Note: Use the remote numenc keypad to select desired

channel (refer to your local TV guide).

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onscreen display.

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INPUT LABEL - To label video input connections for

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[1 •

Procedure

Press VOL • to display next menu. Press CH • or CH • to move cursor.

Press • VOL or VOL • to select desired preset input label (see chart below).

INPUT LABEL CHART

VCR DVD

SKIP

CABLE

DBS DTV STB

PVR (Personal Video Recorder)

GAME

AUX

Select when VCR isconnected to video input. Select when DVD isconnected to video input.

Select to skip unused video input when

pressing TVNIDEO button.

Select when CABLE box is connected

to video input.

Select when DBS is connected to video input,

Select when digital TV set-top-box is connected

to video input.

Select when a personal video recorder is

connected to video input.

Select when Video GAME is connected

to video input.

Select when other components are connected.

Select to delete input label.

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AUDIO

AUDIO ADJ.

_1 MODE -

O []

Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio

Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is

weak).

BASS - Increase or decrease the bass response. TREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble response. BALANCE - Emphasize the left/dght speaker volume. NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE

adjustments to factory default settings.

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OTHER ADJ.

[] AI SOUND - Equalize overall volume levels across all

channels. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode).

O BBF__ Sound technology enhances speech

intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of musical passages to provide outstanding natural sound.

Procedure

PressVOL • to selectOnor OFF.

SURROUND

{3 MODE - Enhances audio response when listening to

stereo.

Procedure

Press VOL • to select On or OFF

SPEAKERS [] SPEAKERS - This feature is used when connecting to

an external amplifier.

Procedure

Press VOL • to select.

ON - TV speakers operate normally.

OFF & Variable Audio Out - TV speakers off- audio

adjustable by television. OFF & Fixed Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio a( iustable by the external amplifier only.

ICON MENU OPERATION

LOCK

MODE O LOCK SET - To prevent video games, VCR tapes and

all channels and video modes from being viewed.

Notes:

Use the remote numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code (Use a code that is easy to remember and

record it in a safe place).

If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in

12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Be

cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is selected, and you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the LOCK

setup.

If you select CHANGE CODE, and you change your

code from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new code becomes the controlling code.

Procedure

Press VOL • to select.

OFF - Turns Lock function off. GAME - Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.

CHANNEL - Lock up to four channels.

ALL - Locks all channels and video inputs.

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STATUS Gf'F ENTER CCCE

Note:

ACTION

Press _ twice.

Press CH • to highlight HOW LONG? Press VOL • to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48 Hours or

ALWAYS.

If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked

channel or video input is selected, the message LOCKED displays in the upper left comer of the TV screen.

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V-CHIP MENU OPERA TION

V-Chip Menu Operation

Procedure

Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.)

Press CH • to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field. Press < VOL or VOL • to select desired option: U.S. TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or

Canadian French. Press CH • to highlight STATUS.

Press < VOL or VOL • to display desired rating chart: U.S. "IV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or Canadian French.

Press VOL • to select ON or OFF. Press CH • to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? for U.S.

TV Programs and U.S. Movies or VIEW E PROGRAMS for Canadian English and Canadian French.

Press VOL • to select YES or NO.

U.S. TV PROGRAMS This "IV model features the "V-Chip technology" which

allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to block various types of TV programs.

MO_E LOCK SET OFF

Note: Selecting "Yes", NR programs will be received. Selecting

"NO", NR programs will be blocked (See Customer Caution, right).

US'P/PROGRAMS OFF_B_E_S_

VIEW NR PROGRi_tS? yES),

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TV-14 VSLO TV-MA VSL

Procedure

Press CH • to select SETTING. Press VOL • to select BASIC or DETAILED.

BASIC - Allows you to select only general ratings such as TV-Y, TV-PG, etc.

DETAILED - AlLows you to select both general ratings and content such as V, L, etc.

Press CH • or CH • to move between different ratings. Use • VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to

block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).

ACTION

Press _) twice to return to MODE in Lock menu. Press CH • to select HOW LONG?.

Press • VOL or VOL • to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.

Customer Caution

The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated, not applicable and none) par FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking "NR" programs is chosen "unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:"

Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others) Locally originated programming

News Political Public Service Announcements

Religious

Sports

Weather

U.S. TV Programs Rating Chart Description

NR Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION above.

All children. The themes and elements in this

TV-Y program are specifically designed for a very youn(,

audience, including children from ages 2-6. Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or

TV-Y7

comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

General audience. It contains little or no violence.

TV-G no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue

or situations. Parental guidance suggested. The program may

contain infrequent coarse language, limited

"rV-PG violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and

situations.

Parents strongly cautioned. This program may

TV-14 contain sophisticated themes, sexual content

strong language and more intense violence. Mature audiences only. This program may contain

TV-MA mature themes, profane language, graphic violence

and explicit sexual content.

FV , FANTASYICARTOON VIOLENCE

V VIOLENCE S _SEX

L OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE

D DIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT

U.S, MOVIES

This TV model features the "V-Chip technology" which

allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing movies or video tapes. This innovation allows parents to

block various types of movies and video tapes at their discretion.

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V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.)

U.S. MOVIES (cont.)

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Note: Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old

movies and foreign films are usuall ' not rated.

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Procedure

PG-I 3

NC-17

Press CH • or CH • to move between different ratings.

Use • VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to

block (RED) and unblock (GREEN)

ACTION

Press _ twice to return to MODE in Lock menu. Press • VOL or VOL • to select 12, 24, 48 hours or

ALWAYS

U.S. Movies Rating Chart Description

CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA

NR NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has

not been rated or rating does not apply.

GENERAL AUDIENCES, All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some

material may not be suitable for children.

PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under

13,

RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanyin

)arent or adutt guardian.

NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. ADULTS ONLY.

CANADIAN ENGLISH

The V-CHIP used in this "IV model allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on

the two rating s stems used in Canada.

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ODE _ BLOC K pP,CGRAMS /

HOW LONG? CANADIAN ENGLISH / /

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Note:

V-CHIP MENU OPERATION

E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming,

Procedure

Press CH • or CH • to move between different ratings, t/)

Use • VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to ,-1 block (RED) and unblock (GREEN). Z

ACTION III

Press _ twice to return to MODE in Lock menu. Press • VOL or VOL • to select 12, 24, 48 hours or

ALWAYS

Canadian English Rating Description

Exempt - Exempt programming includes:

E news, sports, documentaries and other

information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

Programming intended for children under age

C 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual

content. Programming generally considered

C8+ acceptable for children 8 years and over. No:

profanity, nudity or sexual content. General programming, suitable for all

audiences. Parental Guidance suggested. Some matariel

may not be suitable for children. Programming contains themes or contant

: which

may not be suitable for viewers under

14+ the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned

to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.

18 ADULTS ONLY

CANADIAN FRENCH

The V-CHIP used in this TV mode_ also lets you block or

unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings categories.

M OE LC_X S_T OFF

I- °'

Note: E (Exempt) programming includes: news. sports,

documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION

V-Chip Menu Operation (cont.) CANADIAN FRENCH (cont.)

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VIEW NR P_OG_

8 ANS+

13 AN_+

16 ANS+ 18 ANS+

Procedure

Press CH • or CH • to move between different ratings, Use • VOL or VOL • to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).

ACTION

Press O twice to return to MODE in Lock menu. Press • VOL or VOL • to select 12, 24, 48 hours or

ALWAYS.

Canadian French Rating Description

E Exempt- Exempt programming.

General - Programming intended

for audience of all ages. Contains

G no violence, or the violence

content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.

8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming

intended for a broad audience but

8ans+

contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision

recommended. Programming may not be suitable

for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent

13 ans + scenes or one or more sufficiently

violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly

suggested. Programming may not be suitable

for children under the age of 16 -

16ans+

Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence,

Programming restricted to adults.

18 ans+ Contains constant violence or

scenes of extreme violence.

BLOCKING MESSAGE If V-Chip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating

limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the audio will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your code, all locks and ratingblocks are disabled untilthe IV is turned off or until all settings are off.

Note: If you enteryour four-digitsecretcodeto oven_derating

blocks, you must reset all rating blocks by either

reprogrammingor turningthe TV off

PROGRAMRATINGEXCEEDED

ACCESSCODE ....

PIP BLOCKING MESSAGE PIP function is available when V-chip feature is activated. If

the program being viewed in PIP exceeds the,set rating

limit, PIP will disappear and a blocking message will appear on screen.

Note: If the V-chipfeatureisactivatedwhile PIP is on, PiP will

immediatelydisappear.EnablePIP functionsby setting

V-CHIPratings to OFF.

PIP RATING

EXCEEDED

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Troubleshooting Chart

Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.

Noisy Audio

No Audio

Noisy Audio

No Audio

Normal Audio

Wrong Audio

Normal Audio

Snowy Video

Multiple Image

Interference

Normal Video

No Video with

Snow

No Video

No Color

Normal Video

Adjust Antenna Location and Connection

! Check Cable Connection

Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Check Antenna Lead-in Wire

Check Cable Connection

Move television from Electdcal Appliances, Lights, Vehicles and Medical Equipment

Increase Volume Check Mute Check television SPEAKERS on/off

Change Channel

Set TV or Cable Mode Prepedy Check Antenna Cables

Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls Change Channel

Check Cable Connections

Program the Remote Control Again

Check Second Video Source Operation

Adjust Color Settings Change Channel

Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mane, Not SAP

Replace Remote Control Batteries

Intermittent Remote Control Operation

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INDEX

Index

AC Power Supply Cord 3

AI Sound 15 Amplifier Connection

(To Audio Amp) 6

Antenna Connections 3

Audio 15 Auto Power On 13

Auto Program 4, 13

Balance 15 Bass 15

Battery Installation 8 BBE 15

Blocking Message 18 Brightness 13

Cabinet and Remote Control 2 Cable / Antenna Connection 3 Cable Connection 3

Canadian English 17

Canadian English Rating

Descdption 17

Canadian French 17

Canadian French Rating

Description 18 Caption 14 Care and Cleaning 2

CC On Mute 13 Chan Banner 13 Channels 14 Cinema 13 Clock Set 14

Closed Captioning 13 Codes For Cable Box 11

Codes For DBS 11 Codes For DVD 11 Codes For VCR 11 Color 13

Color Temp 13 Component Codes 10

Customer Record 2

DigitalTV - Set-Top Box(DTV-STB) or

DVD Player Connection 6

Feature Chart 2 Freeze Button 7 Front Control Panel 5

Icon Menu Navigation 12 Icon Menu Operation 13

Idioma/langue 4, 13

Important Information Regarding

The Use Of Video Games 3 Initial Set Up Menu 4 Input Label 14

Input Label Chart 14 Installation 3

Lock 15

Lock Set 15

Manual Caption 14 Manual Program 13

Move Button 7

Normal 13

Operating a Cable Box 9 Operating a DBS 9

Operating a DVD 9 Operating a VCR 9 Operating Components with

Remote Control 9

Optional Cable Connections 3 Optional Equipment Connections 5

Picture 13 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Button 7

PIP Channel Buttons 7 PIP Function Buttons 7

PIP Operation with VCR 5

PIP Operation with VCR

and Cable Box 5

Program Channels 13

Programming The Remote 10 Programming Without A Code 10

Remote Control Operation 8

Search Button 7 Set Up 13 Sharpness 13

Size Button 7 Sleep 14 Speakers 15

Specifications 2 Standard 13

Surround 15 Swap Button7

Television Location 3 Tilt Correction 4

Timer 14 Tint 13 Treble 15

Troubleshooting Chart 19 TV or cable 4

TVNideo Button 7

U.S. Movies 16 U.S. Movies Rating Chart

Description 17 U.S. TV Programs 16 U.S. "IV Programs Rating

Chart Description 16

V-Chip Menu Operation 16 Velocity Modulation 13

Vivid 13

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